NASDA

AUGUST 20, 2024

Agriculture is particularly exposed to rail stoppages due to robust fertilizer and other agricultural input trade and a sizable livestock industry that depends on rail for the timely delivery of feed grains, dried distillers grains, and further feed ingredients. Canola Association U.S.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Grain Agriculture Agriculture 130

Food Environment and Reporting Network

JUNE 1, 2023

They sell the wild and cultivated seaweed dried, and use the less delicious, more abundant kinds to fertilize the saltwater farm they’re reviving nearby. Others want to use kelp to reduce emissions by replacing carbon-intensive materials like soy, fertilizers, plastic, and petroleum with seaweed-derived versions.

Science 52

Science Farming Farming Harvest 52

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 15, 2023

Now seen as a “future-proof” material, seaweed is a hardy, fast-growing protein source useful for everything from biofuel to petroleum-free plastic to consumer goods like utensils , soap , clothing , and of course, food. Seaweed is a “zero-input crop,” meaning it doesn’t need any additional food, fertilizer, or freshwater to grow.

Cultivation 80

Cultivation Harvesting Harvester Harvest 80